Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, the 4000 crown of Grindelwald

Day 0 : Meeting at the Hotel Pointe Isabelle for a gear check and a briefing of the course. Night in Hotel Pointe Isabelle

Day 1 : Climbing in the Aiguille rouge like south ridge of "la chapelle de la Glière" grade IV/V. Night in hotel Pointe Isabelle.

Day 2 : Monch 4110 m

From Grindelwald, up to Jungfraujoch station by train and ascent of the Monch via its south ridge. A PD easy climbing route on mixed terrain, beautiful and perfect to get acclimatized. Return via the same route by night to the Monchsjoch hut.
Hours walking : 4 / 5
Daily altitude range covered : +450m.

On the Monch south ridge

Day 3 : Jungfrau 4158 m

Today it’s an early start from Monch Hutte as we need to cross the Jungfraufirn glacier to get to the bottom of the ridge. The south east ridge is a PD snow and rock climb  with one slope at 45° which can be icy. Magnificent view across the glacial basin of the Aletsch. Descent via the same route and back to Monch Hut.
Hours walking : 6 / 8
Daily altitude range covered : +700m / -700m.

Jungfrau from the top of the Monch

Near the top of Jungfrau

Day 4 : Mittellegi hut 3355 m

Another guide will conduct us for the next two days. This day is physically easier as we take down the train to the station Eismeer to climb to the Mittellegi Hut. From Eismer station it’s always a bit impressive when we exit from the tunnel rock on the south face of Eiger. We have to down climb to get onto the glacier and cross it to the bottom of the rock. We start climbing with a pitch  grade IV+ to reach the start of the long crossing which lead to the hütte. Even though the climb is easier now it’s the trickiest part of the climb. Mittellegi is an incredible hut nestled on the ridge overhanging the Grindelwald valley 2000 m below!

On the way to Mittellegi hut

Rest at Mittellegi hut

Day 5 : Top of Eiger 3967 m

We start directly on the ridge and the entire ascent is a succession of easy and moderate climb between grade III and IV. The climb in the north face is equipped with fixed ropes and the summit is not far at this point. From the top the view is once again stunning as we can see the all major peaks of the Bernese Oberland and one the entire Alps. We stay focus on our climb as the way to the Monch hut is still long with abseils, tricky down climb on rock, ice and snow traverses with more rock climbing. This second part take more time than the first one, but it’s fantastic to be there between sky and earth. Once we get to the south Eigerjoch the climb is finished and it will be only glacier walking to the Jungfraujoch  station.

Hours walking : 8 / 10
Daily altitude range covered : +650m / -700m.

On the Mittellegi ridge

The top of Eiger with Monch and Jungfrau behind

The west ridge after the top

The west ridge

Option:

If you which to climb the integral ridge from Ostegg hut, please contact us for a quotation. The ridge between Ostegg hut and Mittellegi hut is really wild with nice sections of rock climbing. This is a wonderfull journey in the Swiss Alps on one of the most famous montagne of the world.

Technical level required to climb Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau

• You need to have had experience of multipitch high mountain climbs at French grade IV (UK level AD) with mountain boots
• Snow and ice gradients of 35° to 45°, a good experience on crampon is required.
• If you have only climbed Mont Blanc you must take few more days to rock climb.
   

If in doubt, send us a summary of your climbing and mountaineering experience so we can discuss the correct course for your level.

Fitness level required to climb Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau

• Daily altitude range of up to 800m. Days lasting 10 to 12 hours climb
• Excellent fitness required

Group Size

1 or 2 climbers for 1 guide for day 1,2 and 3, 1 guide per client on Eiger.

The climb of Eiger requires excellent fitness as we must keep a pace to be on top ontime, usually between 4 to 5 hours max to the top. Keep in mind that the way down is longer and harder than the way up and requires more energy!

You must get used to climb down in grade III.

Changes to the program

The guide reserves the right to change the program according to participants capacity, weather, and conditions on the mountain.

In cases where a participant's capacity does not meet the required level, we will offer an alternative itinerary or add a second guide for the ascent of the Jungfrau, (at additional cost).

On request, it is also possible to climb the Integral Mittellegi ridge starting from Ostegg Hut - please ask for a quote.

Duration

• 5 days / 5 nights

Meeting point

Day 0 at approx 6.30 pm (will be confirmed based on clients' arrival time) at Pointe Isabelle hotel reception in Chamonix.

Access

• By train (SNCF): Chamonix train station
• By plane: Geneva airport is the closest, from where there are regular buses and airport transfers direct to Chamonix

Accommodation

In catered huts, and hotel Pointe Isabelle in Chamonix, avenue de la Gare.

In huts they only have bottled drinking water. Ensure you have cash (Swiss francs) to buy some.

If you need accommodation before or after your tour, ask us in advance and we can advise or book it for you.

Meals

• Breakfast and dinner are provided in the huts
• Packed lunches are provided, which you carry. Normally includes ham, bread, cheese, cake, chocolate
• We advise you to bring your own snacks too (e.g. energy bars, dried fruit and nuts, nothing heavy or squashable)
• Vegetarian menu available on request

Gear

• You will be sent the equipment list once your book
• Plus: climbing shoes
• Equipment supplied: ropes and safety gear

Climb the Monch, Jungfrau and Eiger in 4 days - Pricing and Availability information

3720 € - Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau 5 days course  

Our planning is changing constantly - GET IN TOUCH directly by e-mail or phone/whats app +33 6 95 04 23 02 

If you are a private group, or want to summit with a guide with a 1:1 ratio, please get in touch as we are able to offer tailor-made courses with choice of date and duration.

Cost includes:

• Organisation of the 5 days course:   see itinerary
• alpinism state qualified high mountain guide (ratio of 1:2 on days 1-2-3, ratio of 1:1 on days 4-5)
• 3 nights accommodation: 3 nights in mountain huts (Day 2,3,4) and 1 nights in a  hotel Pointe Isabelle in Chamonix center (Day 0+1 in a shared twin room with another participant) 
• All meals (vegetarian option available), except dinner in Chamonix on day 0 & 1
• All transport within the Chamonix valley by local bus regular line and between Chamonix and Grindelwald
• Safety equipment provided by your guide (ropes, carabiners, ice screw etc..)
• Tramway / cable cars

Cost does not include:

• Transport to and from Chamonix before and after your course
• Dinner in Chamonix on day 0 & 1
• Personal expenses (drinks in the refuges for you and your guide, additional snacks, etc)
• Equipment can be hired from CMBG: see  mandatory equipment list   and   equipment list for hire
• Single room supplement for the 2 nights (Day 0+ Day 1) in the hotel : 97 € per night
• Alpine climbing insurance - mandatory
• Gratuities
• Any extra expenses due to unforseeable circumstances like: bad weather, injury, lack of fitness

SPECIFIC CANCELLATION COSTS:  there is a 120 € per person deposit included in the price for the booking of the huts. In case of cancellation of the course, this amount is non-refundable.